Breaking down walls
A better understanding of the mechanisms underpinning the growth of mycobacteria could help identify targets for new antibiotics.
Main Authors: | Moagi Tube Shaku, Bavesh Davandra Kana |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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eLife Sciences Publications Ltd
2018-10-01
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Series: | eLife |
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Online Access: | https://elifesciences.org/articles/42033 |
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